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generative cell

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generative cell  
n.  A cell of the male gametophyte or pollen grain in seed plants that divides to give rise directly or indirectly to sperm.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: generative cell
Function: noun
: a sexual reproductive cell : GAMETE
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generative cell   (jěn'ər-ə-tĭv)  Pronunciation Key 
A cell of the male gametophyte (pollen grain) of seed plants that divides to give rise directly or indirectly to sperm. See more at pollination.
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